'American Idol' to return to TV on ABC

ABC announced today it is bringing back the long-running music competition series for the 2017-2018 season.

The show’s host and judges will be announced at a later date, the network said in a news release.

“’American Idol’ is a pop culture staple that left the air too soon,” Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. “ABC is the right home to reignite the fan base. We are thrilled viewers will once again share in these inspiring stories of people realizing their dreams.”